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Ginger vs. Chowder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Ginger and Chowder

  • Ginger contains less Vitamin A RAE, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat than Chowder.
  • Chowder's daily need coverage for Sodium is 12% higher.
  • Chowder contains 2 times less Fiber than Ginger. Ginger contains 2g of Fiber, while Chowder contains 0.9g.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Ginger is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Ginger root, raw and Soup, chicken corn chowder, chunky, ready-to-serve, single brand.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Ginger
10
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Contains less Sodium -95.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 23% 31% 15% 37% 2% 10% 76% 30% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 39% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains less Sodium -95.7%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Ginger
11
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 0% 17% 7% 8% 15% 13% 37% 9% 0% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 69% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ginger
1
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Contains more Carbs +136.9%
Contains more Protein +70.3%
Contains more Fats +740%
Contains more Other +29.9%
Equal in Water - 82.1
2% 18% 79%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 17.77 g
Water: 78.89 g
Other: 0.77 g
3% 6% 8% 82%
Protein: 3.1 g
Fats: 6.3 g
Carbs: 7.5 g
Water: 82.1 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Carbs +136.9%
Contains more Protein +70.3%
Contains more Fats +740%
Contains more Other +29.9%
Equal in Water - 82.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ginger
1
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Contains less Saturated Fat -88.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +724.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1133.8%
40% 30% 30%
Saturated Fat: 0.203 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.154 g
36% 26% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.75 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.9 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +724.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1133.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ginger Chowder
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ginger Chowder Opinion
Net carbs 15.77g 6.6g Ginger
Protein 1.82g 3.1g Chowder
Fats 0.75g 6.3g Chowder
Carbs 17.77g 7.5g Ginger
Calories 80kcal 99kcal Chowder
Sugar 1.7g Chowder
Fiber 2g 0.9g Ginger
Calcium 16mg Ginger
Iron 0.6mg Ginger
Magnesium 43mg Ginger
Phosphorus 34mg Ginger
Potassium 415mg Ginger
Sodium 13mg 299mg Ginger
Zinc 0.34mg Ginger
Copper 0.226mg Ginger
Manganese 0.229mg Ginger
Selenium 0.7µg Ginger
Vitamin A 0IU 1150IU Chowder
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 58µg Chowder
Vitamin E 0.26mg Ginger
Vitamin C 5mg Ginger
Vitamin B1 0.025mg Ginger
Vitamin B2 0.034mg Ginger
Vitamin B3 0.75mg Ginger
Vitamin B5 0.203mg Ginger
Vitamin B6 0.16mg Ginger
Folate 11µg Ginger
Vitamin K 0.1µg Ginger
Tryptophan 0.012mg Ginger
Threonine 0.036mg Ginger
Isoleucine 0.051mg Ginger
Leucine 0.074mg Ginger
Lysine 0.057mg Ginger
Methionine 0.013mg Ginger
Phenylalanine 0.045mg Ginger
Valine 0.073mg Ginger
Histidine 0.03mg Ginger
Cholesterol 0mg 11mg Ginger
Saturated Fat 0.203g 1.75g Ginger
Monounsaturated Fat 0.154g 1.27g Chowder
Polyunsaturated fat 0.154g 1.9g Chowder

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ginger Chowder
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Ginger
6%
Chowder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Ginger
4%
Chowder

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger
Ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 286mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.547g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ginger
Ginger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ginger
Ginger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chowder
Chowder is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chowder
Chowder is cheaper (difference - $0.5)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Ginger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169231/nutrients
  2. Chowder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171585/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.